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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,005.80, 306,008.70 and 85,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,005.80, 306,008.70 and 85,810.60 is: 128,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005.80 : 306,008.70 = 85,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005.80/306,008.70 = 85,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005.80x = 306,008.70 × 85,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005.80x = 26,258,790,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258,790,152.22/204,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,715.90

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